Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot on the defensive as crime takes spotlight in FOX 32 Forum
Following last night's mayoral forum, political analyst Thom Serafin commends Mayor Lightfoot's confidence and hypothesizes probable run off after election day.
Following last night's mayoral forum, political analyst Thom Serafin commends Mayor Lightfoot's confidence and hypothesizes probable run off after election day.
Crime, CPS take center stage at FOX 32 Mayoral Forum
The mayor's record was called into question at least half a dozen times. At one point, she went after the moderators on the issue of public schools.
The mayor's record was called into question at least half a dozen times. At one point, she went after the moderators on the issue of public schools.
Chicago crime takes center stage at FOX 32 mayoral forum
The first 30 minutes of the FOX 32 Mayoral forum was focused on crime, which was up 40 percent last year.
The first 30 minutes of the FOX 32 Mayoral forum was focused on crime, which was up 40 percent last year.
2023 Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia on how he will keep guns off Chicago streets
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said investment in communities is key to ending the cycle of gun violence.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said investment in communities is key to ending the cycle of gun violence.
Chicago mayoral election: Fox 32 hosts forum with all 9 candidates Thursday night
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Chicago mayoral candidates face off in FOX 32 Forum
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn endorses Chuy Garcia for mayor
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the crowded race for mayor of Chicago over Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom he supported four years ago and Paul Vallas, whom he chose in 2014 as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the crowded race for mayor of Chicago over Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom he supported four years ago and Paul Vallas, whom he chose in 2014 as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
Endorsements come in for Chicago mayoral candidates as pressure mounts
A trio of Chicago mayor candidates received new endorsements Thursday as the election gets closer and the race intensifies.
A trio of Chicago mayor candidates received new endorsements Thursday as the election gets closer and the race intensifies.
Mayoral candidates to discuss crime, education, Chicago's future at FOX 32's forum
Fox 32 will host its Mayoral Forum beginning at 6 p.m. today. Political analyst Pat Brady projects which candidates might make it to a runoff.
Fox 32 will host its Mayoral Forum beginning at 6 p.m. today. Political analyst Pat Brady projects which candidates might make it to a runoff.
Chicago mayoral election: Candidates blast Lightfoot's record on public safety
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed illegal guns and said she's working on it.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed illegal guns and said she's working on it.
Chicago mayoral candidates bash Lightfoot for public safety record
Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Chicago mayoral candidates blast Lightfoot's public safety record
Chicago Ald. Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Chicago Ald. Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Willie Wilson receives mayoral endorsement from group of Black faith leaders
Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is being endorsed by a group of Chicago's African-American clergy.
Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is being endorsed by a group of Chicago's African-American clergy.
Willie Wilson receives mayoral endorsement from group of Black faith leaders
A group of Black Chicago faith leaders endorsed businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday in his run to become the city's next mayor.
A group of Black Chicago faith leaders endorsed businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday in his run to become the city's next mayor.
Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Chicago mayoral race heats up weeks out from election
The race to become Chicago's next mayor is getting tighter every day, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
The race to become Chicago's next mayor is getting tighter every day, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Paul Vallas details changes he would make if elected Chicago mayor
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas lays out the priorities of his mayoral campaign and explains why Chicagoans should vote for him in the upcoming election.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas lays out the priorities of his mayoral campaign and explains why Chicagoans should vote for him in the upcoming election.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia proposes grants to residents facing high property tax bills
Congressman Chuy Garcia proposed providing hundreds of dollars in one-time grants to Chicagoans facing big increases in property tax bills.
Congressman Chuy Garcia proposed providing hundreds of dollars in one-time grants to Chicagoans facing big increases in property tax bills.